It is based on naturally occurring fungi & is target specific.
It doesn’t affect natural predators of insects.
Can be sprayed at all stages of crop growth, even at the time of harvest.
Specification
Active Ingredients
Verticillium lecanii (Min. 1x108 CFU/ ml for Liquid Based & min. 1x108 CFU /gm in Carrier Based)
Mode of Action
MULTIPLEX VARSHA (Verticillium lecanii) eventually grows out through the cuticle & sporulates on the outside of the body.
Infected insects appear as white to yellowish cottony particles.
The fungal mycelium of Verticillium lecanii produces a cyclodepsipeptide toxin called bassianolida & other insecticidal toxin dipilolinic acid, which kills the insects in 4 to 6 days
Target Pests & Crops
Greenhouse aphids, whiteflies, and thrips on Mealybugs on citrus (Acid lime), Turmeric, Pulses, tea, Mustard, Tobacco, Banana, Vegetables
Dosage & Methods of Application
For Liquid Based: 2 liters per acre
For Carrier Based: 3 to 5 kg per acre
Foliar Spray - Mix 2 to 3 ml or 5 g of Multiplex VARSHA in 1 litre of water and spray on the top and bottom leaf surface.
Precautions
Do not mix with fungicides, bactericides, and chemicals.
Available Package
Liquid: 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml & 1ltr
Powder: 1 kg
Varsha Culture & Insects infected by Varsha (Verticillium lecanii)
